PRESIDENT & CEO
Bethany Hughes is an ordained minister with a Masters of the New Testament from Northern Seminary. Jesus is her first love. Her passion is to walk alongside others in their walk with Christ and guide them into a close friendship with the Holy Spirit. She ministers through intercession, discipleship, teaching, worship, deliverance, and the prophetic.
SECRETARY & DIRECTOR OF DISCIPLESHIP
Tammy Small and her husband, Geoff, serve at their local church as leaders of the Hope ministry. Tammy is passionate for discipleship and has obtained a ministry certificate with Deeper Walk International ministries to help women become fruitful disciples for Jesus Christ. She ministers through intercession, prayer, heart focused discipleship, teaching and deliverance.
FOUNDING BOARD MEMBER & INTERCESSORY PRAYER LEAD
Marilyn Hughes has co-pastored with her husband, Calvin, in a small church in southwest Wisconsin for over 45 years. Her desire is to encourage others in their walk with Jesus, and she ministers through teaching, serving, and intercession. She is excited to partner with Bethany and Tammy in their desire to equip women in being successful in their walk with Jesus.
TREASURER
Jason Gile is a leader in Christian higher education and a professor of Old Testament. He earned a PhD in Biblical and Theological Studies at Wheaton College. He serves as Vice President of Strategic Initiatives and Assistant Professor of Scriptures at Northern Seminary and leads the digital learning platform Seminary Now.
BOARD MEMBER, MARKETING + CREATIVE
Steve Swanson is a formally trained graphic designer that has spent nearly 20 years in the tech world as an Executive Creative Director and Designer, from startups to Fortune 10 brands. He’s been a follower of Jesus and student of the Bible for over 30 years. He currently works at AMD as the Creative Director, Data Center + AI, and oversees marketing for Charis Ministries.
LEAD VOICE
The Holy Spirit is the lead voice of Her Hope Ministries, birthing the ministry and guiding the decision process. Just as he was involved in Acts 15 in the council's decisions, he is an active voice on the team. The ministry vision he cast for Her Hope is summed up in Paul’s prayer in Romans 15:13 - “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.”
Our prayer team ministers at all services and intercedes on behalf of Her Hope Ministries, including prayer requests that are submitted to us online. If you would like to be added to the Her Hope prayer list, you can contact our prayer team directly using the contact button below.
Early on, the Holy Spirit reminded Tammy, “Do not despise small beginnings” (Zech. 4:10). The Lord knit a small team together by uniting our hearts with Joanne Bell, Carla Crane, and Melody Gile, who have joined us as the Her Hope prayer team. Our vision is Her Hope, for His Glory, knowing that prayer is the foundation laid for the glory of God to be displayed.
Thank you to the many hands that helped to create a welcoming, safe, and uplifting weekend for the women who attended our June FREE INDEED Conference. We are so grateful for each of you, and for your heart to serve, bless, and equip women in their walk with the Holy Spirit. Thank you all!
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